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The Next Generation of Innovators

Spotlighting changemakers in the industry.
January 5, 2026
Ruth Mitchell

Meet Rich Patterson of Aquaflow Pump & Supply, a next-generation leader blending relationship-driven wholesaling with modern technology to drive innovation, growth, and customer success.


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AI Technology

AI Needs to Work Across the Whole Sales Team, Not in Pieces

Diving in to see how AI fits into all parts of a distributor’s sales team.
January 5, 2026

Discover how a unified AI-powered sales platform helps distributors quote faster, protect margins, and support every role from the counter to the C-suite—without adding headcount.


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Coach's Corner

Why Culture Eats Strategy (and How to Build One That Wins)

Culture is the invisible force that fuels performance, retention and long-term success.
December 1, 2025
Nate Agentis

Discover why building a strong company culture is the secret to growing a successful, loyal, and high-performing home service business.


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From Plumber to Leader: Shifting Your Role as Your Business Grows

Stepping away from the truck is one of hardest transitions a business owner has to make.
November 3, 2025

Stepping out of the truck and into true leadership is the hardest — yet most rewarding — move a plumbing business owner can make, unlocking growth, balance and long-term success through delegation, trust and healthy leadership.


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The Bottom Line of Mental Health in the Workplace

By fostering a supportive environment and providing resources, employers can improve mental health, reduce costs and enhance overall workplace performance.
October 1, 2025

Mental health and well-being have become topics of increased focus in workplaces, from both employee and management perspectives.


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Performance Management

Whether Crisis or Opportunity Recognition, It’s Time for Reinvention Mode

Labor costs dominate warehouse budgets, driving the need for technology adoption and operational reinvention to tackle disruption and seize opportunities.
September 1, 2025
Howard Coleman

Labor still eats up over half of warehouse costs — and companies that “didn’t keep up” are falling behind. It’s time to think beyond automation and embrace reinvention. Learn why continuous transformation, not just improvement, is now a leadership necessity.


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The Next Generation of Innovators, Part 2

Take a look at Mountainland Supply, where fresh ideas meet time-honored traditions.
September 1, 2025
Ruth Mitchell

Whether already steering their companies as CEOs or rising through the ranks with purpose, they represent the bold vision needed for what’s next.


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HIRING Leadership

3 Key Steps to Hiring the Right Leader

September 1, 2025

With baby boomers retiring, the HVAC industry faces a leadership gap. Misura Group reveals how prioritization, talent development, and character-based hiring can boost leadership success from 50% to 90% — and help companies build strong, resilient teams for the future.


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For the Love of God

Read the Room
September 1, 2025
Don McNeeley

Can you read the room — or are you that guy? Industry veteran reflects on leadership, empathy, and the rising tide of clueless behavior in business and life. A candid, humorous, and insightful take on the power of self-awareness


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A Century of Representation

Dillard Associates’ steadfast values, adaptive leadership and a service-first mentality have kept the rep firm thriving for 100 years.
August 4, 2025
Ruth Mitchell

Celebrating 100 years of service, Dillard Associates reflects on a legacy of integrity, hard work, and family leadership—proving that in the PHCP industry, strong relationships and a hands-on, service-first approach never go out of style.


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Howard Coleman

Howard Coleman

Howard Coleman is the Principal of MCA Associates, a management consulting firm since 1986. MCA Associates works primarily with wholesale distribution companies that are seeking and are committed to operational excellence. Coleman and his staff of senior consultants provide operational excellence — idea-leadership — and implement continuous improvement solutions focused on business process re-engineering, inventory and supply chain management, sales development and revenue generation, information systems and technology, and organizational assessment and development.

Howard is also the creator of the podcast "Distribution on the Cusp of Metamorphosis."

MCA Associates can be contacted at their corporate office in Connecticut at (203) 906-7268 or by email at [email protected]. Visit their website at www.mcaassociates.com.

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The 14th annual Women in HVACR Conference went big in Fort Worth, Texas. For the first time ever, the conference was a stand-alone event that drew participants from all over the country.

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